We’re honored to be joined by Clarence Jones today, a Marine Corps veteran whose own struggles after service ignited his passion for helping others. After facing challenges that led to a medical discharge, Clarence experienced firsthand the difficulties many veterans encounter when transitioning to civilian life. Determined to make a difference, he now works with the Community Action Agency of Delaware County (CAADC) to connect veterans with critical resources for housing, mental health, and addiction recovery.

In this episode, Clarence shares how CAADC and the Support Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) programs are making a real impact, providing veterans with the tools they need to regain stability and independence. If you or someone you know is struggling with housing insecurity, financial hardships, or other post-service challenges, this episode is packed with valuable insights!

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:09 – Getting to know Clarence

4:39 – Understanding the CAADC and SSVF

6:47 – The main struggles veterans face

8:03 – No veteran left behind

12:23 – How veterans can get help from Clarence and the team

Clarence Jones

"My name is Clarence E Jones Jr. I work for CAADC the SSVF (Support Services for Veterans Family) dept. I'm a USMC Disable Vet. I have been at the company for 5 years. The SSVF was established by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and aims to rapidly re-house homeless Veteran families and prevent homelessness for very low-income Veterans at imminent risk due to a housing crisis. It provides case management, temporary financial assistance, and supportive services to help individuals and families gain housing stability and end their homelessness."

EPISODE LINKS

CAADC Website:

https://caadc.org/

SSVF Website:

https://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/index.html

RESOURCES

Need immediate help? Contact the Veterans Crisis Line via phone, text or online chat. Dial 988 then Press 1 or text 838255 or use the online chat at https://bit.ly/3OunXzg

Voice & Vision: https://bit.ly/3miwFoy

CompeerCORPS: https://bit.ly/3GgKryU

Information on how to apply for VA Healthcare Benefits from anywhere in the USA: https://bit.ly/40PtrrN or call 877-222-8387 (M-F 8am-8pm EST)

To apply for veteran’s benefits and find resources in Pennsylvania veterans need to contact their County Office of Veterans Affairs as listed in this document: https://bit.ly/3m8PBWS

View more about PA’s resources for veterans: https://bit.ly/416cf0Q

Financial support for Untold Valor is provided by a Veterans’ Trust Fund grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.